Korean brand FoRest by Greenfinger celebrates its first anniversary in Japan with popup stores at four HMV locations featuring exclusive products.

SEVENTEEN's Dokyum and Seungkwan are gearing up for their 1st mini-album 'Serenade', with a promotional schedule revealing teasers and content that evoke winter themes. The album explores various moments of love, promising relatable emotions. The duo aims to showcase their vocal prowess as a K-POP vocal duo.

On the morning of the 19th, SEVENTEEN departed from Incheon International Airport to Japan for their world tour 'SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [NEW_] IN JAPAN' in Fukuoka. They are excited to share joy during their long-awaited performance at Tokyo Dome and have also ranked on Billboard Japan's annual chart, proving their popularity as a unit.

SEVENTEEN members DK and Seungkwan will showcase their 1st mini album 'Serenade' on January 12, 2026. The trailer 'An Ordinary Love' depicts the story of lovers on different paths, highlighting themes of love, nostalgia, and emotional storytelling through their music. The album promises a rich winter ambiance.

On the afternoon of the 15th, SEVENTEEN's Vernon arrived in Korea via Gimpo International Airport after completing his schedule in Japan. The group shared joy during their long-awaited concert at Tokyo Dome, moved by the cheers from fans. Additionally, HYBE reported that their annual tour revenue ranks fourth globally, thanks to active participation from BTS members and SEVENTEEN.

SEVENTEEN's special unit CxM will perform their first live tour, 'CxM [DOUBLE UP] LIVE PARTY in JAPAN,' on January 31 and February 1 in Aichi, and February 5 and 6 in Chiba, 2026. The tour follows their successful mini-album 'HYPE VIBES' and features the hit song 'Fiesta.'

The 2025 MUSIC BANK GLOBAL FESTIVAL in Tokyo attracted 120,000 fans over two days at the National Stadium, marking a historic K-POP event. Hosted by Lee Jun-young and IVE's Wonyoung, the festival featured performances from ATEEZ, Stray Kids, and more, culminating in a spectacular finale with fireworks and fan participation.

SEVENTEEN's concert at Tokyo Dome on December 11-12 was part of their Japan tour, following performances in Incheon, North America, and Asia. The event was filled with excitement as fans, known as CARAT, celebrated with the group. SEVENTEEN ranked 2nd in the annual live attendance ranking, showcasing their popularity. They will conclude their Japan tour with final shows in Fukuoka on December 20-21.

HYBE has entered the global concert market's Big 4, ranking 4th in Billboard's 2025 Boxscore report with $469.2M in tour sales. This success is attributed to artists from HYBE MUSIC GROUP, including BTS, SEVENTEEN, and ENHYPEN, who collectively attracted millions of fans. SEVENTEEN's world tour alone drew 964,000 attendees, while J-HOPE's solo tour reached over 500,000 fans. HYBE emphasizes its strategy of focusing on artist creativity and fan experiences to continue thriving in the global market.

Sungkwan of SEVENTEEN attended the 1st anniversary event for 'Forest Green Finger' in Japan, engaging with 550 fans. He shared skincare tips, his love for Japanese food, and humorous anecdotes, including his desire to play badminton with fans. He ended the event with an acapella performance of 'Raindrops.'

Sungkwang from SEVENTEEN appeared at the 'FoRest by Greenfinger' event in Tokyo, promoting the clean beauty skincare brand he models for. He entertained fans with discussions about skincare and his recent activities. The event includes a popup store with special promotions and products available at various HMV locations.